First Tests of French Keraunos Optical Communications Satellite Completed
The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has completed the first test of a laser communication link between a nano-satellite in low orbit and an optical ground station. The
BAE Secures $270M Contract to Boost Sea Sparrow Missile Production
BAE Systems Australia has secured a $270 million contract to ramp up production of components for the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2. The ESSM Block 2 is a surface-to-air missile designed to protect warships from anti-ship cruise missiles
Germany Sends 17 New IRIS-T Systems to Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks
Germany has ordered 17 new IRIST-T air defense systems (ADS) for Kyiv, the single biggest ADS commitment to date as Russia continues to pound Ukraine with its superior missiles and control over airspace.
Ukraine, U.S., Developing "Replacement" for S-300 Air Defense system
Ukraine and the U.S
UK to Provide Lightweight Multirole Missiles to Ukraine
The UK announced the supply of 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) in a £162 million package to Ukraine. The air defence package announced by Defence Secretary John Healey MP today at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at US Air Force Base in Ramstein
US Space Development Agency to Start Missile Tracking by 2025
The Department of Defense plans to deliver advanced missile-tracking capabilities to combatant commanders by the end of 2025. Derek Tournear, Director of the Space Development Agency, outlined the current status and future plans for the agencys satellite programs at a recent conference in Arlington, Virginia
Australia Orders Kongsberg's Joint Strike Missiles for F-35A Fighters
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with Australia to deliver the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for the F-35A. The Australian defense ministry said in an
The Netherlands to Buy PATRIOT Missile Launching Stations
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of PATRIOT M903 Launching Stations New Buy and Upgrades for an estimated cost of $224 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
Russia Deploys Upgraded Pantsir-SM to Protect Crimean Bridge from Ukrainian Missiles
Russia has deployed its latest Pantsir-SM air defense system on the Crimean bridge to protect it against 'Neptune' and 'Scalp-EG' missiles that Ukraine possesses. The upgraded Pantisr-SM air defense system is equipped with the latest 1RS-3 guidance radar based on a reflective phased array with a multiple increase in peak power and tracking power, including the power of a microwave clstron
U.S. Navy, Shield AI Integrate Artificial Intelligence Into Aerial Target
The Navy's PMA-281 and PMA-208 programs have teamed up with Shield AI to integrate AI into the BQM-177A sub-sonic aerial target, advancing autonomous systems in naval aviation. On August 16, the Navy awarded Shield AI the contract under an OTA agreement with the Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC)
Rheinmetall Develops Bird Protection Tech from its Expertise in Air Defense
Rheinmetall, in collaboration with ProTecBird, has successfully adapted its air defense technology to develop an advanced bird protection system for wind turbines. This Techonology aims to safeguard red kites, a protected bird species, from collision with turbine blades, marking a significant step forward in integrating environmental protection with renewable energy
Canberra to Invest A$850 Million In Kongsberg's Australian Missile Facility
The Australian Government has announced an A$850 million investment in a new missile facility to be built by Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence in Williamtown, New South Wales. The factory, KONGSBERG's first outside Norway, will manufacture Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) and Joint-Strike Missiles (JSM) for the Australian Defence Force, According to a statement by Kongsberg
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The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
